The Temple of Elemental Evil (Recruiting Alternates Only)

[Blackrat]

The weapon restriction also applies to ranged weapon. So you would be limited to slings (or throwing clubs, or throwing hammers) for ranged weapons.

Okay. Just wanted to make clear. Well then, I believe Aredal is ready.

 

[airwalkrr]

BihlboI like the concept, so if we need a replacement, I'll keep you in mind.

mfrench The wizard would certainly be the easiest character to play, but the benefit of the sorcerer is that you will not have to spend time studying to master your spells. I do like the idea of a Rhenee warlock though. The main disadvantage for training would mean that you would need to spend more time than the other members of the party before leveling up, which would give the forces of the Temple more time to reinforce themselves. I run a dynamic dungeon, so there will be responses to your actions, such as bolstered defenses in certain areas that you might have found to be weak before or possibly even a counterattack while you are at your home base. In other words, exactly what you would expect from an evil conglomerate, chaotic evil though they may be. There are other potential problems for a character like a warlock, however. Maximizing the warlock's potential with feats like Empower Spell-Like Ability would most likely require spending time and gp on research, whereas it would be easy to find a wizard to teach you Empower Spell.

The decision is up to you. It will probably be at least a year (in real time) before the campaign moves far enough for any of this to be a pressing concern (if it lasts that long; I hope so).

 

[airwalkrr]

I will go through your characters in detail sometime this weekend. I haven't really looked at mechanics yet, just the concepts. I will post the first IC thread Sunday night.

Here are the players who have submitted characters.

OnlytheStrong - elf scout
Blackrat - human cleric
Redclaw - dwarf fighter
Brachna - elf duskblade
Voda Vosa - gnome spellthief
Bihlbo - human savage bard (alt)

Warshrike asked about a whisper gnome rogue, and I forgot to respond. A rogue is fine. As for whisper gnome, I will only allow it with a +1 LA, especially since you wish to play him as a rogue. If you were wanting to play a whisper gnome barbarian, I probably wouldn't care (as much). But it is definitely worth a level adjustment for a sneaky class.

 

[Brachna]

Just in case, rolled stats for him: 14, 12, 12, 10, 10, 7.

And just to clear up my thinking, the confirmed characters are:
Human Cleric (unknown homeland)
Elf Duskblade (Celene)*
Elf Scout (Celene)
Gnome Spellthief (Kron Hills)
W. Gnome Rogue (unknown)
Dwarf Fighter (Lort. Mtns)

And also:
Human Savage Bard (barb lands; 1st Alternate)

*Just fixing the error on my Duskblade's homeland. I believe I had him coming from Celene, and hasn't been away from elves for too terribly long. Maybe I didn't convey that well in my posts. I'll check them just in case.

Either way, a more dedicated arcane caster would definitely be a bonus in my eyes, especially since any spells my duskblade can cast primarily revolve around buffing himself in combat (what can I say, I've been wanting to play a duskblade for a long time now). A mage with more 'party friendly' abilities sure would help. Of course, it's airwalkrr's call, but that's just my 2 cents.

Looking forward to this! It looks like it will be an interesting party, for sure!

 

[mfrench]

I've got a wizard almost ready. Khandraval is a dwarf from the Yatil Mountains that learned the divining arts from sages of Istus in Baklunish lands (specifically Tusmit). He's heading to the east to escape the Zeif v. Ekbir conflict, and gain some more perspective on the world. He has a very Arabian look.

I'd like his first level feat to be Collegiate Training from Complete Arcane (p. 181). Since my highest stat is a 14, he's going to be at a disadvantage in terms of spells known, so that feat will help me make up that difference. Since his spell DC's aren't going to be real high that reinforces what I felt earlier: he's a Diviner, has given up Enchantments, and will also concentrate on Conjuration and buffing the party.

I will post his full write-up in the Rogue's Gallery tonight or tomorrow.

 

[airwalkrr]

That sounds ok. I dislike dwarf wizards, but I'm not adamantly opposed to the idea. We'll see how it works out.

 

[WarShrike]

I'm gonna drop out of this one Airwalkrr, sorry. Too little time, too many PbP. :\ Glad there are so many alts tho.

WarShrike

 

[airwalkrr]

Ok, I am going to start the campaign with the following players.

OnlytheStrong - elf scout
Blackrat - human cleric
Redclaw - dwarf fighter
Brachna - elf duskblade
Voda Vosa - gnome spellthief

I will still accept alternates for the campaign. The following players are currently alternates.

Bihlbo - human savage bard
mfrench - dwarf wizard

The OOC and IC threads will be up sometime today.

 

[Bihlbo]

BihlboI like the concept, so if we need a replacement, I'll keep you in mind.

Thanks, glad you like it!

Sounds like I'll have a long wait to get to join the game. That's okay with me, but I'm a little worried about knowing when the opportunity presents itself. Should I get you my email address so I can be notified? Or just keep checking in?

 

[airwalkrr]

You could simply subscribe to the recruiting thread, as I will re-activate it if alternates are needed. Chances are I won't remember where I put your email address if you give it to me so this is the best way to keep track of whether alternates are needed.